Year: 2015

Tarts & Juice Island, another place for dessert at ST3. They specialized in tarts. Used to located in one of the corner shops up there in the building, very seclude but they cleverly used the smell of butter to lure people over there. Now, they are relocated to the side just opposite Citadines’ entrance.

Lots of good reviews on their tarts. Finally I get to try them myself. I’m not a tart person. So… It’s just tart to me… Forgot how much was that mini tart. However, I like the Matcha Crepe (RM10). I think I get to like crepe more now rather than normal cakes because it’s not as sweet, as rich and as heavy.

Overall, it’s a good place for good desserts. Just one complain, the place was very narrow. Other than that, all were well.

Destino Dé Espresso located at G62,Ground Floor CityONE Magamall, No.1, Jalan Song, 93350 Kuching. Another new addition to the coffee places in Kuching. Not really new actually, it’s been operating for few months.

It does not only serve coffee and desserts but also main dishes. Heard that portion is huge. I’ve seen the photos of people who dined there, it’s indeed huge. The decorations in the cafe is very unique too. This is one example, the old sewing machine pedal. Lots of old items are utilized for its interior decorations.

Left: Ordered its chai latte. Hmmm… I don’t remember how it tasted *LOL*

Right: Salted Cheese Cake is quite good, sweet with hints of saltiness from the cheese. Very rich and moist cake. Highly recommended. However, I won’t be able to finish it on my own, I need to share this. The cake cost RM11 if I’m not mistaken.

Overall, the price is rather high but food quality is good. Nice environment too. Only down side is that the place is rather narrow.

The Barber (74, Lebuh Wayang, 93100 Kuching, Sarawak) is located next to The Junk.

Been wanting to try it but chickened out because the place looked spooky with all those old barber shop props in there especially the fake heads. It was a barber shop before. Finally one day, we have no choice as The Junk was fully booked, so we had to go to The Barber. Reluctant but still went.

The interior design is very unique, certainly something you don’t get anywhere in Kuching.

Few months back, the kitchen wasn’t ready so the menu was from The Junk. Now, they have their own menu serving gourmet Asian fusion food but you can still order the food from The Junk.

We ordered from both restaurants, The Barber and The Junk.

Left: I think this should be “Truffle” French Fries with Grated Parmesan (RM12). It’s ok, tasted as it should. Not oily.

Right: Shrimp pasta (RM26), linguini pasta in creamy sauce, capers, lemon with Cajun spiced shrimps. According to the person who ordered this, it’s just normal.

Left: Grilled Salmon (RM36), Salmon steak on a bed of quinoa salsa, rocket salad and tomatoes with lemon and dill sauce. Unfortunately, the fish was overcooked, too dried. Definitely a one person portion, cannot be something for sharing.

Right: From The Junk, one of our favourites, Duck Mango Salad (RM38). Definitely a sharing portion. This time around was a bit too spicy and wet but still good.

Overall, price wise, it’s high. Portion is not as big as we expected and the taste is just average. Will I come back? Depends on who I’m going with as my usual dining companion doesn’t like the environment of the place, she said it’s spooky hahaha…